Supply List
Art for Quilters
Marilyn Belford, Instructor

- Paper for sketching. Do not get fancy here. Simple all-purpose paper is good. I have kept the samples at 8 1/2" x
11". However, the size is optional, and if you desire to make the dimensions larger, adjust all the paper sizes.
- Tracing paper. Match the size you choose for sketching
- Pencils and erasers
- Pens of assorted colors (mostly fine points). Include black.
- Ruler (optional)
- Scissors (not your favorite)
- Steam-a-Seam 2. It does not matter which weight of Steam-a-Seam 2 you use, but you must make certain it is tacky
on both sides (hence the number 2 in the name).
- Assorted pieces of fabric. This is a good chance to use up those leftovers you have been unable to throw away.
- Muslin for the foundation.
- A work surface that can be propped up for viewing. Perhaps a piece of cork board (which can be ironed on), or a
piece of foam board (which cannot be ironed on). Both can be stabbed with pins. Either should be large enough to
contain the desired finished dimensions (plus a little extra). You could also cover a piece of corrugated cardboard
with batting or felt.
- Tweezers (optional)
OUTLINE

Lesson One: The Shape of Things
- Relationships
- Elementary Shapes
- Translating it to Fabric
Lesson Two: Structure
- Dynamics
- Lines: Vertical, Horizontals, Diagonals, Curves
- Tension
- Format
- Groupings
- Fabric Exercise

Lesson Three: Color
- Basic Concepts
- Relationships
- Composing the Design
- Movement
- Fabric Exercise
Lesson Four: Perspective
- Creating the Illusion
- Vanishing Point
- Aerial Perspective
- Scale and Proportion
- Using Shapes to Control Eye Movement
- Creating Your Own Composition
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